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Prepare for a ‘refund shock’ when filing your taxes in 2023
Don’t be surprised if your tax refund check for next year is far smaller than last year’s, as millions of U.S. taxpayers will see less money on their 2022 returns then they did on their 2021 returns.
What does Sinema’s party switch mean for Congress?
Arizona Sen. Krysten Sinema surprised the nation this week when she announced that she would no longer be a member of the Democratic party and would instead be a registered Independent. What does this move really mean for Congress?
Commercial crab fishermen warn delays could mean end of the industry
West Coast commercial crab fishermen warn it could be the end of their industry, as they face continued delays in the opening of the fishing season. Officials have issued another delay to the crab season due to whale sightings along the coast.
How a KCBS Radio reporter inspired a Thanksgiving miracle for the houseless
In this episode of “Bay Current,” KCBS Radio’s Mallory Somera and Sydney Fishman spoke with reporter Jeffrey Schaub about his recent radio story on St. Vincent de Paul Society, a nonprofit that helps houseless and other vulnerable communities.
How Brittney Griner, US Marine Paul Whelan became 'political pawns'
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian prison, 10 months after her arrest. President Biden said he was trying to include United States Marine Paul Whelan in the prisoner swap too, but wasn’t able to secure his release.
Abandoned pets found in Bay Area parks as in-person work resumes
Abandoned pets are being found in the Bay Area as more people return to the office, putting a strain on animal shelters. It’s not just dogs and cats — guinea pigs and other small pets are being found in parks.
Pedestrians rejoice: Car collisions drop significantly on SF slow streets
A new study has found that car collisions on San Francisco’s slow streets have dropped significantly since the program was implemented, further fueling supporters who want the streets to remain closed.
Kids' pain medicine in short supply due to RSV, flu, COVID-19
Got pain meds? Many families with sick kids in the Bay Area don’t, and they’re getting desperate. The winter virus season is beginning early this year, leading to nearly empty store shelves at local pharmacies.
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